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Afternoon of the Elves

by Janet Taylor Lisle
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Afternoon of the Elves - Thryft
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Rediscover the Magic

Afternoon of the Elves could be a good read for someone who enjoys magical realism and coming-of-age stories. Janet Taylor Lisle masterfully weaves together a tale of friendship, mystery and wonder as she delves into the world of these two girls and the miniature village in Sara-Kate's backyard. The book is unique in its portrayal of the power of imagination and the complexities of childhood friendships. Readers will be left with a sense of nostalgia for the innocence of youth and the feeling that anything is possible if only you believe.

  • Newbery Medal Nominee (1990)
  • Zilveren Griffel (1993)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (1991)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Afternoon of the Elves

by Janet Taylor Lisle
Save up to 29%
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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ISBN: 9780698118065
Authors: Janet Taylor Lisle
Publisher: Puffin
Date of Publication: 1999-05-24
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Fantasy
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.63
(rated by 2724 readers)

Description

Hillary doesn't believe all the mean things she hears about Sara-Kate. Sure, she wears weird clothes and she lives in a dumpy house, but if Sara-Kate's as bad as everyone says, how could she take such good care of the elf village in her backyard? She and Hillary spend hours fixing the tiny stick houses and the miniature Ferris wheel so the elves won't move away. But as Hillary is drawn further into Sara-Kate's world, she learns there are other mysteries besides the elves. Why doesn't anyone ever see Sara-Kate's mother? And why isn't anyone allowed in her house? This updated edition will bring new life to Janet Taylor Lisle's best-selling novel.
 

Rediscover the Magic

Afternoon of the Elves could be a good read for someone who enjoys magical realism and coming-of-age stories. Janet Taylor Lisle masterfully weaves together a tale of friendship, mystery and wonder as she delves into the world of these two girls and the miniature village in Sara-Kate's backyard. The book is unique in its portrayal of the power of imagination and the complexities of childhood friendships. Readers will be left with a sense of nostalgia for the innocence of youth and the feeling that anything is possible if only you believe.

  • Newbery Medal Nominee (1990)
  • Zilveren Griffel (1993)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (1991)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.